Gythio 2/Selinitsa, Beach located in GYTHIO

Gythio, a charming little harbor town, is located in the center of the Laconian Gulf in Peloponnese. A beautiful little island with pine-trees called “Kranai” protects the port of Gythio from the open sea. As it is reported by Homer, the island was the first refuge of Helen and Paris on their journey to Troy.

The sandy beach of Selinitsa (150m) was one of the favourite places for the “caretta-caretta” sea turtles to lay their eggs. Nowadays Selinitsa beach is surveyed by the “Archelon” Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, in cooperation with the Municipality of Gythio, in case some sea turtles return to create new nests.

The visitor can choose to stay in one of the numerous hotels, rooms to let or campings and take the opportunity to enjoy a number of water sports and explore the picturesque area (by walking, renting a bike/motorbike/car).

The beach is only 800m away from Gythio following the Gythio-Skala national road.

Phone: +30 27330 22989/22210

Fax: +30 27330 23813

E-mail: gythio@spa.forthnet.gr

Website: www.peloponnissos.net

www.gythio.net

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Region: Lakonia
Country: Greece